May weather forecastNelson, VA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Nelson, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 77.9°F (25.5°C).Temperature
Nelson observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during May, adjusting from an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). In Nelson, May's nights observe an average temperature dip to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C).Humidity
In Nelson, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Nelson, Virginia, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Nelson, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Nelson, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Nelson, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Nelson, VA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Nelson, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Nelson, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Nelson, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Nelson, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nelson, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Nelson, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Nelson, VA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Nelson, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Nelson, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
